Sidney J. Penman, 88

Sidney J. Penman was born in Williston, N.D., on July 30, 1925, to Sid and Velma Penman. He graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1943.

Sid joined the Army Air Corp on September 21, 1943, and was stationed in Sudbury, England, with the 486th bomb group. He flew his first 31 missions over Germany and his 32nd, and last, mission over occupied France - all in the ball turret of a B-17. Sid was discharged as a Sergeant in November 1945. 

One of the highlights of Sid's later years was being part of one of the first Honor Flights to Washington D.C. in 2004.

Sid enjoyed spending time in the outdoors - camping and hunting with his family and friends, especially on the St. Joe. He shot a bull moose in 1989, the very first year a drawing was offered in Idaho.

Sid was preceded in death by his parents, Sid and Velma Penman; brother, Richard “Dick” Penman; and nephew, Richard “Rick” Penman.

Sid is survived by sister-in-law, Virginia Penman, of Post Falls, Idaho; niece, Berdene Penman Brunko (Steve), of Twin Lakes, Idaho; nephews: Steve Penman of Wasilla, Alaska, and Jeff Penman (Christy), of Wenatchee, Wash., great nephew, Bryce Brunko, of Twin Lakes, Idaho, and great niece, Lauren Brunko, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

At Sid's request, no services will be held. English Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Please visit Sid’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.